USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
GARDASOLAR GOGO4-GOGO6 GS4001-rev6
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
2.1
Fire
In the event of fire:
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Stop the boat.
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Use the extinguisher to put the fire out: point the extinguisher stream at the base of the flames.
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Throw out of range of the fire all materials that may catch fire.
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Report the emergency.
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Gather all emergency devices and prepare to abandon the boat if necessary.
2.2
Abandon
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In the event of fire and if you abandon the boat, when you are in the water try to avoid the smoke carried by the wind.
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Use emergency signals.
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Stay together to facilitate rescue.
2.3
Capsizing
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Stay as close as possible to the boat, normally a boat will float even if capsized.
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You will be seen more easily by rescuers of you are on top of the boat.
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Send distress signals.
2.4
Collision
After a collision check that everyone is still on board.
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Check injury to persons.
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Check damage to objects.
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Send a rescue request..
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Stay on the boat.
2.5
Impact with land/aground
In the event of an impact, inspect the boat to check the extent of the damage.
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Check for leaks. If water is entering, give priority to stopping the water from entering before attending to refloating the
boat.
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Estimate the depth of the land on which the boat is grounded in order to refloat it more easily.
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Establish whether the current, the wind and the waves will hinder or help to refloat the boat.
2.6
Water on board
Use immediately automatic and/or manual bilge pumps.
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Check for any new seepages after water has been drained.
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Stop navigation if the water seepage gets worse when the boat is moving.
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In the event of persistent water seepage, make for the coast in order to reach the safety of a port.
2.7
Towing
Towing a boat is the last-ditch solution in the event of breakdown or emergency. The boat has towing handles which in
normal conditions allow the boat to be towed by a second boat.
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